Free CA permit and license practice test — 58 questions based on California driver-handbook topics.
This independent practice test is paired with direct California government resources. Check the official handbook and licensing page for the latest eligibility, testing, fee, and appointment requirements.
Questions are original practice material based on California driver-handbook topics (public domain). Informational only, not affiliated with any DMV or government agency.
California uses a three-step graduated system: permit at 15 and a half, provisional at 16, full at 17 and a half. The written test has 36 questions.
A required driver education course comes first, and the handbook devotes sections to lane splitting, carpool lanes, and mountain roads.
Our 58 practice questions follow the topics in the official California driver handbook: road signs, right-of-way, speed limits, work zones, and sharing the road with cyclists, pedestrians, and large trucks. Drill them, then read every explanation to learn the rule, not just the answer.
California candidates should practise lane-splitting and carpool-lane rules separately, since they appear on both exams.
The classic California miss is the lane-splitting speed differential, where the safe limit is stated specifically and tested by number.
DriveReady Hub is not affiliated with the California DMV or any government agency. Use this page to prepare, then confirm current rules with the official source before your test.
Work the California manual section by section, then drill our 36 questions daily; the lane-splitting and carpool rules need separate practice because they are unique to the state.
Book the behind-the-wheel exam only after driver education is done, and on test day watch the provisional passenger limits if you are still 16.
The current California bank places its strongest emphasis on road rules & right-of-way (23) and signs, signals & markings (15). Use the breakdown below to identify the handbook sections that deserve the most review.
These California-specific notes link back to the agency or handbook page used to verify them. Official requirements can change, so follow the linked source when preparing an application or test appointment.